alleryStart learning →Beta in CAPM measures sensitivity to which type of risk?
ASystematic market risk
BDefault risk only
CUnsystematic firm risk
DBusiness-specific risk
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Systematic market risk
Beta captures how strongly an asset moves with the market, which is the non-diversifiable part of risk.
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